Mark's right. Evidence-based guidelines from medical professional societies are the way to address this, NOT ill-conceived and cruel bills like the one proposed by @SenGillibrand and @SenCoryGardner.https://twitter.com/markhoofnagle/status/1108196321956114433 …
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I’m an opiate and addictions therapist. This isn’t the answer. While a high % may not need them beyond a week, some may. That’s why we leave it to doctors but also have recommendations based on addictions research.
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This is the equivalent of saying diabetes is a growing medical problem, so we’re only going to allow people to buy 4 sodas a month, because no one needs more than that.
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I’m curious if you think there’s any role for legislation limiting the ability of doctors to prescribe opioids in the fight to curb opioid abuse
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This is the law that we currently have in Florida. Lots of fun for us primary care doctors. The surgeons give a patient 3-7 days of meds, and then they are told to call their primary when they’re still in pain after that.
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Who are these surgeons and why are do they still get referrals from your practice? Total B.S. They should be capable of managing post operative pain if they are capable of performing the procedure.
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We have a version of that in Nevada. Terrible idea. Misguided.
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See problem. Smash problem with brick. No more problem. I really don't think they thought it out beyond that point.
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An idiotic proposal that will cause unnecessary pain to many.
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There's a whole thread by docs and nurses imploring them to not do this. Docs know what their acute and chronic pain patients need. Prescriptions are being limired already. Chronic pain pts feel scared and judged bcuz they need their meds to function. To get out of bed.
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